Schecter SLS Elite-4 Electric Bass. Black Fade Burst (BFB)

The Schecter SLS Elite-4's liquid sculpture neck-through design offers the ultimate in looks, comfort, and tone. A richly figured flame maple veneer gracefully adorns an ivory-bound swamp ash body that's precision carved to hug the player's body and maximize neck access. Even into the 20th fret and beyond, the SLS Elite-4's endless 3-piece neck and violin sustain show no signs of stopping. A pair of direct-mounted Fishman Fluence active soapbar pickups with 3-way voicing switch, push-pull coil splitting, and 2-band active EQ equip this bass for classic funk and soul as well as modern forms of rock and metal. And with stock features that include a permanently lubricated TUSQ XL nut, a set of studio-stable Grover tuners, and a dual-action truss rod with easy-access neck heel wheel, the Schecter SLS Elite-4 bass leaves little reason to upgrade post-purchase.

Features

• The culmination of Schecter's decades of bass research
• 9-volt active Fishman Fluence soapbar pickups provide 3 distinct voices: classic, funk, and modern
• Push-pull coil splitting, active 2-band EQ, and pickup blend control equip this bass for any style
• Liquid sculpture neck-through design is comfortably contoured and sustains for days
• Beautifully figured flame maple veneer on an ivory-bound swamp ash body
• Strong 3-piece maple/walnut/padauk neck with articulate ebony fingerboard and stunning abalone inlays
• Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets are spec'd for a lifetime of use and abuse
• Permanently lubricated, Teflon-impregnated TUSQ XL nut eliminates string stickage
• Dual-action truss rod with convenient neck heel access wheel
• Studio-stable Grover tuners keep you in the groove

Sculpted swamp ash body with maple veneer
The SLS Elite-4's first impression for most players will be its death-defying body curves and breathtaking flame maple veneer. From top to bottom, back to front, this bass is a work of art. The SLS Elite-4's design is equal parts form and function, comfortably hugging the player's body when seated or standing and providing unparalleled fret access up and down the neck.

3-piece neck with XJ steel frets
Built for a lifetime of use and abuse, the Schecter SLS Elite-4 features a 3-piece neck of maple, walnut, and padauk to resist warping and action creep over time. Its articulate ebony fingerboard comes fitted with 24 effortless Extra-jumbo stainless steel frets that are spec'd for tour-grade resiliency.

Active Fishman Fluence pickups
The Fluence active pickups have been a real game changer in terms of tone, output, noise, and clarity. The SLS Elite-4's Fluence active soapbars feature both a 3-way voicing switch (classic, funk, and modern) and push-pull coil splitting to stand up to virtually any style of music. Factor in a 2-band active EQ section (bass and treble) and a dedicated pickup blend knob, and the SLS Elite-4 may replace many or all other basses in your arsenal.

Specifications:

GENERAL
- Model Name: SLS Elite-4
- Item Number: 1391
- Guitar Color Shown: Black Fade Burst (BFB)

NECK
- Tuners: Grover Bass 144 Series
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Neck Material: Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Inlays: Abalone Offset/Reverse Dots
- Side Dot Markers: Abalone Dots
- Scale: 34" (863mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin "C"
- Thickness: @ 1st Fret- .787" (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866" (22mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 16" (406mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.496" (38mm)
- Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ Heel Access Spoke Wheel

BODY
- Guitar Colors: Black Fade Burst (BFB)
- Hardware Color: Black
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Dexterity: Right Handed
- Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Binding: Ivory 1-ply
- Bridge: Schecter Custom Bass String Thru (or Top Load)

ELECTRONICS
- Controls: Master Volume (Push-Pull for Single Coil)/Blend/2-Band Fishman EQ/3-Way Toggle Voicing Switch (1-Classic, 2-Funk, 3-Modern)
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar
- Neck Pickup: Fishman Fluence Bass Soapbar
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment

ACCESSORIES
- Knobs: Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
- Strings: Ernie Ball 4 String Super Long #2849 (.045-.105)
- Case: 1670 SGR-6B C-Shape Bass Hardcase(Sold Separately)